Entry Requirements
Applications to Albion are individually considered by the Admissions tutor, and other factors may be taken into account. Our admissions staff therefore assess each application holistically and judges whether the content and demands of the qualifications presented have sufficiently prepared you to progress on to the course you are applying for.
Admission to our degree programmes requires:
- Recognized proof of English proficiency (comparable to IELTS 5.5);
- Current CV; and
- Copy of valid passport or national ID.
Entry requirements for Level 3 students
Due to differences in education systems, applicants who have completed one of the following qualifications will need to successfully complete our foundation year before joining an undergraduate course. We accept the following qualifications onto our Foundation year:
| Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.5 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.25 if required) (If student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 3.5). |
| China | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 60%, or Senior High 3 at an average of 60% or above, or Vocational Secondary School Diploma (Zhixiao) with a minimum of 60% |
| Egypt | General Secondary Education Certificate |
| Ethiopia | Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate Examination Ethiopian Higher Education Examination and Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate |
| Ghana | Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 : 3 subject passes or HKDSE 2,2,2. Chinese to be accepted |
| India | Successful completion of the Standard 10+1 with 70% or above or Standard 10+2 at 55% or above, minimum 50% in relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 6.5 or above or SMU 2 at an average of 7.0. 5 relevant subjects required |
| Iran | High School Leaving Certificate – 10 out of 20 or above |
| Japan | Successful completion of Kotogakko (Year 12) with grade average or 70% or GPA 3.5/5. Year 11 with 75% or GPA 4/5 may be considered, subject to age |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% including relevant subjects |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) with grade average 4 and 5 |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) typically with 6 Grades A-C |
| Korea | SH3: 5th Grade average in rank, with at least 5th grade in relevant subjectsSH2: 4th Grade average in rank with at least 4th grade in relevant subjects |
| Liberia | Senior School Certificate |
| Libya | Successful completion of the Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% |
| Macau | Successful completion of iGCSE/’O’ Levels at grade C in 5 relevant subjects including English or completion of Form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with an average grade of 65% – 75% in relevant subjects |
| Malaysia | SPM school: Form 5, Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript – Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato at an average of 75% and above |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12 |
| Namibia | Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary) |
| Napal | Successful completion of Class 12th Exam by National Exam Board |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more relevant subjects |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate at an average grade of 3-5 (60%) overall, with passes in 4 or more subjects with 50% minimum required for relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 80% in relevant subjects |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 4.0 |
| Rwanda | Rwanda O-Level Certificate or Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and no lower than 70% in relevant subjects |
| Singapore | Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript – Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| South Africa | Senior Certificate, or National Certificate (vocational) Level 4 |
| Sri Lanka | Minimum of Sri Lankan O-levels equivalent / successfully completed 12 years of schooling. |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High School Year 3 pass with an average grade of 60% in relevant subjects overall, including relevant subjects or SH2 with 75%. |
| Tanzania | Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with Grades A-C, Basic Technician Certificate, or Secondary School Leaving Certificate with Grades A-C |
| Thailand | Successful completion of MAW 6 with average GPA 2.0 in relevant subjects including Maths and Sciences or successful completion of MAW 5 with GPA 2.5 |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) – 65% overall with minimum 60% in relevant subjects |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and minimum of 70% in relevant subjects |
| Uganda | Ugandan Certificate of Education (UCE) with six subjects at Grade C |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 7.0 |
| USA | Grade 11 – GPA 2.75 or Grade 12 2.50. GED: 600 overall with 150 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average GPA 7.0 and minimum of 7.0 for Maths and Sciences subjects |
| Zambia | Successful completion of Zambia General Certificate of Education with Five (5) overall. |
| Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level with Grade A-C in 6 subjects, or National Certificate |
Entry requirements for Level 4 students
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. The standard entry requirements for BSc(Hons) International Business Entrepreneurship at the Albion Business School are A-level: DDD or equivalent qualifications. This equates to 72 UCAS points. You may use the UCAS points calculator to understand the exact points you hold.
Some of the typical entry qualifications are listed below:
- Three GCE A-levels at grade A-C
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 PLUS one of the following:
- Three AP tests with an average grade of 3 or two AP tests with an average grade of 4
- Three SAT II (Subject Tests) with a minimum score of 500 in each section or two SAT II with a minimum score of 600 in each section
- SAT I (Reasoning Tests) with a minimum score of 1800 (600 in each section)
- ACT with a composite score of 26 (20 in each section)
- Dual Enrolment and College credits (1st Year) – 30 credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Equivalent qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University
To provide you further with examples of the types of qualifications which we consider:
- Where an applicant is taking the extended project qualification (EPQ) alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in a slightly lower A-level grade offer;
- Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. Equivalent A-level grades are also accepted;
- A Senior School Leaving Certificate with an aggregate score of “60” or “C” or “Credit”, or international equivalent;
- Students studying the South African National Senior Certificate with high grades will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate degrees;
- High grades in Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) exams will be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses;
- High grades in GCE A-levels or ZIMSEC A-levels exams will be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses;
- Applicants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant area may be considered for credit transfer.
Students may consider the Foundation year as an option to get onto the BSc(Hons) International Business Entrepreneurship . Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
English Language requirements
English is our language of instruction and we require proof of your English proficiency. You can demonstrate your English proficiency with:
- IELTS: Overall score of 5.5 with no score below 5.0 in any of the four components
- PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with 51 or above in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT: Overall score 80. (We do not accept TOEFL from applicants requiring a Student Visa, as this qualification is no longer accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration Department (UKVI)
- A-level/GCSE/IGCSE English: Grade C / 4 or above (for IGCSE certificates, please provide the Supplementary Certifying Statement with the breakdown of component grades)
- International Baccalaureate: Grade 4 or above in English at Higher or Standard Level
- Duolingo English Test: Score 95 or above
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